Reliable electricity supply central to industrialisation—Ekpo

•Hails Adighije’s reforms

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emphasised that reliable electricity supply remains central to Nigeria’s industrialisation and socio-economic development.

The minister said this while commending the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engineer Jennifer Adighije, for what he described as remarkable achievements since she assumed leadership of the company.

He stressed that without power, there would not be industrialisation, adding that many homes will not be energised.

“Without power, there will be no industrialisation, and our homes will not be energised. Listening to her outline the improvements that have taken place in the power sector gives me confidence that Nigeria is heading in the right direction,” Ekpo added.

He said that Adighije’s accomplishments strongly align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Ekpo gave the commendation during the 20th anniversary celebration of NDPHC, where he praised the pace and impact of reforms under Adighije’s stewardship, noting that her performance has been inspiring and reassuring for Nigeria’s power sector

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“I was thrilled by Engineer Jennifer Adighije’s achievements within the short time she has taken up the leadership of NDPHC. I was particularly pleased that we have a wonderful woman appointed to this office who is performing excellently,” the minister said.

The minister also applauded the collective efforts of NDPHC’s management team and acknowledged the strategic leadership provided by the Vice President, who serves as Chairman of the company’s Board.

“I appreciate her and her team for the wonderful work they are doing. This commendation also goes to the Vice President, who is providing strong leadership at the board level,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Nigerians, calling for unity and renewed hope as the country works towards a more reliable and sustainable power sector